ATLANTA (February 18, 2016) | With the guidance of Sen. Marty Harbin (R – Tyrone), along with successful fundraising and contracting with inmate labor teams, construction of the new Milner Public Library in Lamar County is underway. Continue reading “Sen. Marty Harbin Commends Successful Planning and Construction of Milner Public Library”
Sen. Michael Williams Urges Constituents to Use IRS Free File for Free Online Tax Prep & E-Filing
ATLANTA (February 18, 2016) | Sen. Michael Williams (R- Cumming) today encouraged constituents to visit www.IRS.gov/freefile and take advantage of free tax preparation and e-filing services available through the IRS Free File program. Powered by The Free File Alliance, a coalition of 13 industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the IRS, the Free File program provides free access to the industry’s most innovative and secure tax software. Continue reading “Sen. Michael Williams Urges Constituents to Use IRS Free File for Free Online Tax Prep & E-Filing”
Sen. John Albers Applauds Senate for Passing Senate Bill 277
ATLANTA (February 18, 2016) | On Thursday, the Georgia State Senate passed by a vote of 39-14 Senate Bill 277, titled Protecting Georgia Small Businesses Act. SB 277 clarifies that neither a franchisee nor a franchisee’s employee be considered employees of the franchisor, highlighting this difference in Georgia law. Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) sponsored the bill to protect and support franchisees which are small business owners. This bill was supported by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, NFIB, Georgia Childcare Association, Georgia Restaurant Association, Asian American Hotel Owners Association and others. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Applauds Senate for Passing Senate Bill 277”
Sen. Lester Jackson Applauds Senate for Passing Senate Bill 319
ATLANTA (February 17, 2016) | On Wednesday, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 319 by a unanimous vote of 51-0. Sen. Lester Jackson (D – Savannah), sponsored SB 319 which updates the definition of “professional counseling” for Licensed Professional Counselors to add the word “diagnose” into their scope of practice definition.
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Sen. Nan Orrock Hosts Literacy Day
ATLANTA (February 16, 2016) | Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta) sponsored Senate Resolution 896 which proclaims February 16, 2016 as Literacy Day at the state capitol. SR 896 brings attention to adult literacy and efforts to provide learning opportunities for Georgia adults who did not receive a high school diploma. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Hosts Literacy Day”